As we get ready to release our new Offline Check-In App, we wanted to review the details on the best options for hardware. We are also including specific installation instructions.

This is a Google Chrome App, which has a major advantage in that is can run on any device. The negative is that printing devices only work on computers like Netbooks. Printers do NOT work on Chromebooks, and we are not testing or supporting printing on tablets or phones at this time.

So, any Chrome-capable device can do basic check-in such as this Acer, and this 14 inch one from HP. To do Printing, we are suggesting the following configuration:

NOTE: for Windows machines, make sure to Uninstall all the “bloatwear” like the McAfee, Microsoft office, and hardware manufacturer helper apps and “cloud storage” apps. This will improve speed considerably.

Arkscan ES201 Barcode Reader Better for Reading Mobile Phones ($80) – http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EZB4J2K . (Note we have heard reports that the Bluetooth connection can cut in and out – so safer to use the included USB cable).